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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,659.08, 24,370.02 and 9,701.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,659.08, 24,370.02 and 9,701.82 is: 13,388.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,659.08 : 24,370.02 = 9,701.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,659.08/24,370.02 = 9,701.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,659.08x = 24,370.02 × 9,701.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,659.08x = 236,433,547.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,433,547.44/17,659.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,388.78

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